Sudan Academy of Sciences Journal
Abstract
This study was designed to assess involvement of researchers in climate change adaptation and their apacity to generate scientific evidence on climate change adaptation policies and plans of action. Information used for conducting study included both primary and secondary data. An inventory of research scientists working in climate change in agriculture and water resources including animal agriculture was made. The study showed a clear indication of limited scientific evidence on climate change impact assessment both in water resources and animal agriculture. Only 15.4% of the research programs (4 out of 26) had elements of climate change impact assessment on animal agriculture and water resources.
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Recent studies on agriculture and climate change in Africa point to a growing risk of failed seasons amongst farmers occasioned by a warmer climate. However, the situation is not all gloom and doom, as there are opportunities for innovation through adoption of appropriate climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices and policies that can help smallholder farmers sustain and improve their livelihoods. CSA integrates the three dimensions of sustainable development (economic, social and environmental) and entails a suite of technologies and practices that can increase productivity and incomes, enhance adaptation and build resilience to climate change, and where possible reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions.